Author: Lucas Sánchez

Lucas Sánchez is the founder of SimplePadel. Born and raised in Spain, Lucas has been living in the US and UK for the last 20 years and currently calls Miami his home. While he’s never played professionally, the dream is still alive.

Lucas loves nothing more than playing (and talking) about padel, and he considers himself lucky to have a wife and family that share his love for the game.

The Ultimate Guide to Positions in Padel

Mixed padel match in a green grass Padel court indoor behind the net

One technique that recreational players neglect in playing padel is their court position.

Many players who are new to padel struggle with good positioning. However, learning this is essential as it would also determine your game.

Padel positioning is one of the padel tactics you should master to secure a win for your team.

This article will serve as your ultimate guide to learning different positions in a padel court.

After reading, you’ll undoubtedly be competing alongside more experienced padel players.

As padel has grown rapidly across the US, with new competitive clubs opening in states like California, Texas, Florida, and New York, understanding court positioning has become more important than ever. Whether you’re joining a local club for the first time or looking to sharpen your game, getting your positioning right separates casual players from those who win matches. If you’re just starting out, check out our beginner’s guide to winning points in padel too.

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What Is a Tiebreak in Padel?

Padel is highly similar to tennis. There are few distinctions, like how a padel court (33 x 66 feet) is 1/3 of a tennis court.

Tennis is checkers, while padel is chess.

Lee Sponaugle, President of All Racquet Sports

But tennis and padel rules are essentially the same. If you need a full refresher on the basics, check out our beginner’s guide to how to play padel.

Following that, the tiebreak games are also the same. If both teams tie at 6-6 in a set (six games), the tiebreak winner wins with a 7-6 score.

Let’s learn more, shall we?

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Pickleball vs. Paddle Tennis (Pop Tennis) vs. Padel: What’s the Difference?

Pickleball, paddle tennis, and Padel are three racket sports that have exploded in popularity across the US. At first appearance, these three sports appear to be extremely similar. Padel has grown from a niche import to a mainstream sport with thousands of courts and a professional league in the US, while pickleball has been the fastest-growing sport in the country for several years running.

Other similar sports that use racquets and tennis balls include Padel Ball, Beach Tennis, Squash, etc.

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Where to Play Padel in Florida, US?

Homepage of Lake Padel Club in Orlando, FL.

Florida is the undisputed padel capital of the United States. With over 50 clubs and 250+ courts, the Sunshine State accounts for roughly 40% of all padel infrastructure in the country. We already covered Miami in a separate guide, so this post focuses on the rest of Florida. From Orlando’s growing indoor scene to Palm Beach’s premium clubs and the Gulf Coast’s newest facilities, there is no shortage of places to play.

If you are new to padel, check out our beginner’s guide to padel before heading out. And for our other US location guides, see Padel in the US, New York, Texas, California, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina.

Below we list seven clubs across four regions of Florida (outside of Miami) with addresses, court details, pricing, and contact information so you can book your next game.

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Padel vs Tennis: Key Differences Every Player Should Know

If you come from a tennis background, padel probably caught your eye because it looks familiar. Two sides of a court, a net in the middle, a fuzzy yellow ball. But step onto a padel court and you will quickly realize these are two very different sports. From the enclosed glass walls to the solid rackets, padel has its own identity, its own tactics, and its own learning curve.

In this guide, we break down every major difference between padel and tennis so you know exactly what to expect before your first match.

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Highlights from the Global Padel Report (2023)

Global Padel Report 2023 by Playtomic and Deloitte. Image source: Playtomic.

About a month ago, Playtomic and Deloitte (Monitor Deloitte) released their yearly “state of padel”-report called Global Padel Report.

It’s the second consecutive year Playtomic partner with Monitor Deloitte to release the report which normally is a fantastic read for all players following the sport closely.

Read the 2022 summary

The report focuses on the growth of the sport both from a leisure and professional perspective and also showcases the growth of the sport as an industry.

In the introduction of the report, Pablo Carro, the Co-Founder of Playtomic writes:

We are very certain about the fact that Padel has become a global sport, showcasing robust annual growth and promising signs of real traction in key-markets that will drive us to a 6 billion industry in 2026.

Pablo Carro (Co-Founder Playtomic) & Elena Martin (Senior Manager Monitor Deloitte)

That’s a phenomenal number. The report actually doesn’t mention whether this is euro (€) or dollar ($), but regardless it showcases the strength of the traction that Padel has gotten in a wide array of countries.

I’ll break down the key points from the report in a digestible manner in this post. Feel free to add your commentary or questions and I’ll get back to you.

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Nox AT Genius Attack 18K Agustin Tapia 2023 Review

Searching for the best padel racket that would aid an advanced-level player’s bid for a podium finish at the World Padel Tour, we stumbled upon the Nox AT Genius Attack 18K Agustin Tapia 2023.

Like Agustín Tapia, this padel racket is also on the top racket list because of its features: the AVS Anti-vibration System, rough surface, carbon fiber 18K build, HR3 Core rubber, and Dynamic Composite Structure.

Although beginners are better off not getting their hands on this because of its diamond shape, we can’t deny that it’s the right racket for experts, providing solid smash shots.

Read this Nox AT Genius Attack review to know more about this sought-after Agustin Tapia racket. Let’s get it started!

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Breaking Down the Best Padel Balls: A Complete Guide and Reviews for All Levels

Padel is a sport that’s rapidly increasing in popularity. A variant of tennis, padel is played on a smaller court than tennis and uses a form of tennis balls with less pressure inside.

With many star players jumping to Padel, many would-be padel players have been exposed to the sport. This has led to a rise in padel schools, padel clubs, and even padel ball manufacturers.

This wide array of padel balls has padel enthusiasts scratching their heads. Which padel balls should they choose? Which balls are the best if you play with a lot of spin?

Let’s go through some of the best padel balls on the market. We’ll discuss how padel balls are made, how much they cost, and which ones will allow you to get a head start in the sport.

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Nox Equation WPT Advanced Series 2023 Review

A classic padel racket, Nox Equation World Padel Tour 2023, is a practical equipment choice specially designed for intermediate to advanced-level players.

This racket features a wide sweet spot for good sensations and an HR3 rubber core for a softer touch—both important details for establishing the best control during the game.

The round format of the racket may give little of a powerful strike compared to other shapes. This, however, ensures precision and perfect control over the game, creating angles your opponents will dream nightmares about.

Learn more about the design, features, and why many well-known padel players like Miguel Lamperti prefer round-shaped rackets, just like this racket from the official WPT line from Nox.

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Nox ML10 Shotgun Luxury Series 2023 Review

Nox ML10 Shotgun Luxury is part of Nox' new collection of padel rackets for 2023. Image source: PadelUSA.

A powerful padel racket with remarkable quality characterized by its striking black finish, silver logo, and red details—represented in the World Padel Tour by Miguel Lamperti.

The Nox ML10 Shotgun Luxury is a diamond-shaped padel racket made of a 100% carbon racket frame and 12k fabric for better resistance against impacts.

Nonetheless, due to the generous sweet spot and comfort provided by the HR3 rubber inside, control of the racket is not compromised.

In this Nox ML10 Luxury Shotgun review, get to know the product’s features, composition, and benefits!

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